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Weather & Climate in Tanque, Spain

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tanque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,391 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,391 ft (424 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²)
Population Density322/sq mi
Coordinates28.3558°N, 16.7799°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.3"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Jan 18, 2019 33 km NW of Agaete, Spain M4.4 81 km 10 km
May 6, 2003 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.2 148 km 21 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 69 km 60 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 117 km 33 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 114 km 0 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 94 km 59 km
Jan 15, 1998 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.8 127 km 2 km
Aug 1, 1998 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.7 118 km 15 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 77 km 16 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 110 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1990 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain M3.6 132 km 33 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 76 km 30 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 111 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2008 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 145 km 55 km
Mar 9, 2001 53 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 130 km 30 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 55 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 66 km 19 km
Jan 31, 2003 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 63 km 0 km
Jun 21, 2002 32 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 68 km 0 km
May 16, 1992 34 km WNW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 72 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1941 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Meteorological 6.0 m - 54 km
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m - 62 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m - 52 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical - - 17 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 17 km
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 105 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 124 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
March 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Tanque has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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